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The 15 Best Mountain Excursions in Switzerland

66 tours  ·  from $27 a head

The summit ticket is the single biggest line in a Swiss budget, so the choice matters. These 15 compare Titlis, Pilatus, Rigi, Schilthorn and the rest on price, travel time from the nearest city and what happens at the top.

Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich - Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk, and Ice Flyer
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Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

1.Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,960 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $215Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Zurich to Lucerne and Engelberg, then ride cable cars to Mount Titlis at 3,000 meters. You will see the Glacier Cave, cross the Titlis Cliff Walk, and, weather permitting, ride the Ice Flyer. Winter visitors can choose beginner skiing and snow tubing instead.

“Well organized. Love our time to explore in Lucern by ourselves. We visited several churches and Christmas markets. The ride to the top of the mountain was amazing and the ice cave and cliff were great. Our weather was sleet and snow but still enjoyed ourselves”

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Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise - The 30-minute gondola to Fräkmüntegg
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Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

2.Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,260 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $223

Travel from central Lucerne to Mount Pilatus with an English-speaking guide, ride the panoramic gondola and Dragon Ride to 2,132 meters, then descend by cogwheel train and cruise Lake Lucerne. The boat runs from May through October. Seasonal maintenance can replace the cable cars and cruise with trains and a CHF 20 lunch voucher.

“Really nice. Enjoyable, and beautiful. The rides were nice and the scenery was fantastic. The modes of transportation were interesting.”

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Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride - Lake Zurich and the university quarter
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Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

3.Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,229 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86

See Zurich by coach, on foot, ferry, and cable car in 4.5 hours. You’ll visit Old Town, Lake Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse, ETH Zurich, and Felsenegg viewpoint. Guides such as Marianne, Lars, and Sofia are praised for clear commentary. The tour runs in English and Spanish and returns to central Zurich.

“Gave us a nice view of Zurich outside of the Old Town area. Our guide, Adolfo, was knowledgeable, and he kept the group prompt and on time.”

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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise - Lucerne in 50 minutes
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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

4.Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 694 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $250

Travel from Zurich to Lucerne and Mt Pilatus by coach, gondola, aerial cable car, cogwheel railway, and boat. You get guided transport, free time in Lucerne, a short summit walk, and sweeping Alpine views. The route changes in late October and November, when a lunch voucher replaces the boat cruise.

“The alps were beautiful and all of the fun ways to travel around Pilatus were spectacular. We loved the gondola and the train down the mountain. Our guide, Milton, was very friendly and on top of things! We loved his humor and enjoyed the whole tour!”

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Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car - Walking through Zurich’s old town
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Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

5.Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $111Top rated

Spend about six hours seeing Zurich on foot and by public transport, with a local guide such as Greg or Patricia. Visit the old town, Polyterrasse, Lindenhof, Lake Zurich, and either Felsenegg or Uetliberg. The tour includes the funicular, ferry, and mountain transport, but requires brisk walking, hills, stairs, and comfortable weather-ready clothing.

“Great fun, and I learned so much. The views were amazing. I would definitely recommend. Good workout on the hills too!”

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Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride - Riding up Mount Rigi by cable car and train
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Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride

6.Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 297 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $204

Travel from Zurich to Weggis, ride a cable car and historic cogwheel train up Mount Rigi, then cruise Lake Lucerne to Lucerne. This partly guided day trip gives you transport, tickets, route notes, and free time rather than all-day guiding. Guides such as Bruno, Fernando, Cecilia, and Adolfo have been praised for clear instructions.

“We weren’t aware that our tour wasn’t accompanied by a guide. We were just dropped off to do our own thing and then told to meet at a place and given a small map. A bit stressful spending our time trying to find where we were to be picked up.”

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Mt Titlis Cable Car from Engelberg with Ice Flyer - The Ice Flyer over snow and crevasses
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Mt Titlis Cable Car from Engelberg with Ice Flyer

7.Mt Titlis Cable Car from Engelberg with Ice Flyer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Make your own way to Engelberg for a return cable-car ride to Mt Titlis. Take the revolving TITLIS Rotair to about 3,020 metres, then visit the Glacier Cave, cross the Cliff Walk, and ride the Ice Flyer. This is a self-guided mountain outing, not a guided tour, so arrive early and plan your route.

“No problem getting tickets with the voucher. Best day with unbelievable views. We got there about 10.30am and while it was busy, it wasn’t too bad and still had our own space. So glad we did this.”

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3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg - Bahnhofstrasse, Paradeplatz, and Zurich’s historic core
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3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour – Cruise on the Lake – Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg

8.3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour – Cruise on the Lake – Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $110

This six-hour small-group tour with guides such as Greg, Patricia, and Vasi combines Zurich’s Old Town, public transport, a 45-minute Lake Zurich cruise, and an aerial cable car to Felsenegg. Expect hills, cobblestones, a short forest walk, Swiss history, and sweeping views toward the Alps. Lunch is not included.

“Amazing tour! Patricia was a great tour guide. I loved walking through Zurich and really learning about the city. Bonus was also getting the boat ride and cable car.”

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Matterhorn Paragliding flight in Zermatt (20-25min) - What happens before takeoff
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Matterhorn Paragliding flight in Zermatt (20-25min)

9.Matterhorn Paragliding flight in Zermatt (20-25min)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $399

Meet Matterhorn Paragliding in Zermatt, then ride to a seasonal launch point at Rothorn, Gornergrat, or Riffelberg. Your pilot, including Alan, Bruce, Chris, Jan, or Joel, handles the flight while you enjoy views of the Matterhorn and nearby 4,000-meter peaks. No experience is needed, but you must weigh no more than 90 kg and be 65 or younger.

“Bruce, Allan, Jan, and our other guide were ALL wonderful! Wonderful experience! I’m not a thrill seeker but it was exciting and beautiful to see the Matterhorn, surrounding mountains, and the town of Zermatt from the air!”

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Mount First Gondola Ride from Grindelwald - First Cliff Walk and the best photo stops
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Mount First Gondola Ride from Grindelwald

10.Mount First Gondola Ride from Grindelwald

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 206 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Take an unguided round-trip gondola from Grindelwald to First at 2,168 meters. Your mobile ticket includes the cable car and First Cliff Walk, while Bachalpsee hiking, First Flyer, First Glider, Mountain Cart, and scooter bikes cost extra. Allow one to five hours, depending on your plans.

“We were amazed at the length of time we were in the gondola - over 30 minutes of watching beauty as we slowly rose above the tree line. Then the trails at the top were so well taken care of and so many going off in different directions.”

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Harder Kulm - Top of Interlaken - Cable Car Ticket - The Two-Lakes-Bridge and glass-floor viewpoint
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Harder Kulm – Top of Interlaken – Cable Car Ticket

11.Harder Kulm – Top of Interlaken – Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · from $54Best value

Take the unguided funicular from Interlaken Ost to Harder Kulm, 1,322 meters above sea level. Your mobile ticket covers the ride, and you get time to enjoy the Two-Lakes-Bridge, glass-floor viewing platform, Alpine views, restaurant, and nearby walks. Allow one to four hours, with extra time possible in summer queues.

“Las vistas de los alpes y de la ciudad de Interlaken, impresionante! Con excelentes instalaciones y personal atento, muchas organizacion”

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Glacier 3000 Ticket Including Cable Car and Peak Walk by Tissot - Glacier Walk and the Ice Express chairlift
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Glacier 3000 Ticket Including Cable Car and Peak Walk by Tissot

12.Glacier 3000 Ticket Including Cable Car and Peak Walk by Tissot

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Make your own way to Les Diablerets, collect your ticket, and ride the panoramic cable car to 3,000 meters. Your admission includes Peak Walk by Tissot, Glacier Walk, Ice Express chairlift, and the fun park. Allow about three hours, dress warmly, and choose a clear day for the best views of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.

“Le peau walk by tissus était fermé pour cause de vent fort. Malheureusement aucune communication à ce sujet au départ ni à l'arrivée au glacier”

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FLYMATTERHORN VIP Paragliding from Zermatt, With Matterhorn View - Key points before you book
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FLYMATTERHORN VIP Paragliding from Zermatt, With Matterhorn View

13.FLYMATTERHORN VIP Paragliding from Zermatt, With Matterhorn View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $452

Meet FLYBYPARA at Bahnhofplatz 7 in Zermatt for a private tandem paragliding flight with an experienced pilot such as Julio, Maël, or Holio. After a safety briefing, you’ll ride to the launch area, take off with a few running steps, and glide above the Zermatt valley. The roughly two-hour experience includes equipment and a return to the meeting point.

“We had the best experience with Julio and Michael. It was so amazing to view Swiss Alps and immersed yourself with the most beautiful nature in the Switzerland. Compared with "Top of Europe Jungfraujoch", paragliding is 100 times better. If you are in Switzerland, I would highly recommend to fly with Julio and Michael. They made the whole experience seamless and many beautiful pictures and videos for you to show off with your friends and family..lol.”

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Mt Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne - Riding the Dragon Ride to Fräkmüntegg
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Mt Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne

14.Mt Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · from $260

Meet your guide in Lucerne at 10:15 a.m. for a half-day route to Mt. Pilatus and Lake Lucerne. Ride the Dragon Ride cable car, walk toward the summit, descend by cogwheel train, then cruise by boat. Guides may include Rose, Santiago Rooney, Jonas, or Leighton. Weather can affect the mountain views.

“Jonas was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable! Pilatus was a great experience, unfortunately the clouds sat at the peak so we couldn't see the whole view. That's just the luck of the draw, weather was perfect besides that.”

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Mt Titlis Glacier Paradise Tour from Zurich With Lucerne - Engelberg and the climb to 3,020 meters
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Mt Titlis Glacier Paradise Tour from Zurich With Lucerne

15.Mt Titlis Glacier Paradise Tour from Zurich With Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 183 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $235

Travel from central Zurich to Engelberg, then rise to Mt. Titlis at 3,020 meters by cable car and the revolving Rotair gondola. Your two hours on top include the Cliff Walk, glacier cave, Ice Flyer, and snow activities when operating. Guides such as Carsten, Raymond, and Xia are praised for clear directions and local stories, followed by about an hour in Lucerne.

“Absolutely fantastic! We travelled on the busiest day of the year, the queues were horrendous but the tour and the tour guide were just amazing!”

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